run the gamut

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Verb
  - 1.2.1 See also

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From gamut (“complete range”).

Verb [edit]

run the gamut

(idiomatic) To encompass the full range or variety possible.

His tastes in music run the gamut from classical to heavy metal.

See also [edit]

run the gauntlet, running the gauntlet

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